Still find wearing lycra is much more comfy, have some Endura baggies but seem to go just over the knee which can be annoying after a bit may have to hack a few inches off the bottom and there heavy ish

boxelder wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 9:31 am Where's that second camp spot Lee - Torver?

Both the same spot mate, Just before the Eagles Head pub Satterthwiate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHVUG2shy7w

A double but still, an inspiring watch. A few good watches on his YouTube channel too but all in really good weather which is very different from over here

I didn't get time to to do the May BAM earlier so it ended up being the Jennride 2023 Edition BAM, great event as most will know lots of new & old folk met along the way. 2x slashed rear tyre in the first morning, plugged up and held air till the end although I was waiting for the 3rd or either ...

Can't beat after work rides

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Horseshoe Pass and beyond

It needed new bearings may as well have good ones plus the addition of the Reba fork I got off Allen a good while ago :lol: hopefully get the stem cut down over the weekend in between work and get ready for the Jennride https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52910467591_bb5abfe46e_c.jpg pro-IzEtc19z by...

Nice mate what a cool project really liked that, don't think there was many in my family who cycled and if they did I don't think they went on epic rides.

Looked at this thread a few times and tbh I won't be running the big distances like some in here and despite being rather pants at running I've always enjoyed a run so today I ran (first for a while), 3.6 mile off road in the rain with big muddy puddles. Great stuff :-bd https://live.staticflickr.co...

Just thinking with it being the Lakes and as rough as it can be may be worth going for the Grid version just for extra protection, seen them at £30 ish also online :-bd https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/specialized_ground_control_grid_2bliss_ready_t7_29_x_2_35_inch_mtb_tyre_2022-ID_83836?gclid=CjwKCAjw3u...

Well done. It is a tough route - easier without luggage, like the sub 20 hr types or if you take 3-4 days. You went for the hardest option :wink: "‘needless’ out and back got me to Seathwaite" - it's a lovely section of trail with some classic singletrack and helps make the route 200Km. G...

Excellent stuff as always, thank to Dee & Stu and all the helpers that make the WRT what it is

I had hoped of getting out before the WRT but in the end needed to use the Joker card on this months BAM which turned out to be another late one but the good news is it was also the WRT2023 :-bd It was superb as always and the thanks goes out to Stu & Dee and all the helpers for making it what i...

Verena wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:59 pm Yes, great pics in recent posts, and all those bikepacking classics there...sunrises, sunsets, pizza, bus shelters, brekkies, power stations...love it

If only we had a like button eh

Great pics and BaM's from GC, JA & Boab , still yet to get out this month but have something in mind for my next days off

Tempest Pro in moderate to heavy rain for 2hrs on a not too hilly road ride and not really pushing hard on the climbs, after half hour it felt okay onto the hour mark and it was pretty wet through the next hour was just uncomfortable and clingy. The jacket itself fits and feels great and maybe its s...

In all fairness, it was extremely wet yesterday. I'd say that's perfect conditions for testing a new waterproof jacket though and it didn't pass the test.. There's a chance the user made made plenty of errors, he often does. They're quite a simple thing though, put it on, zip it up, plug the neck-g...

Great pics Verena

I use a dropper but dont always use it when bike packing but the Wolftooth thingymabob works a treat easy to install & remove and use with an Alpkit seat pack, it allows the dropper to be used but where the seat pack straps onto the Wolftooth on the post maybe only allows for 1/3 of the droppers...

Nice one, must of been a bit weird rocking up and no one there but you got the job done anyway so happy days

Fantastic for 11yr old, doing great

Nope nor did I touch anything in there, more likely to catch something of the beer can paraphernalia and spliff ends

New outer chainring on the roadie 11,000 miles so not too bad, new cables and wheel bearings but only because I had some in the toolbox otherwise I'd of left em I think

Came across this pepper pot looking ruin on yesterdays ride, not sure of its history but will find. Potential for a BAM just all the empty tinnies and tobacca pouches lying around would suggest not https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52799390836_8b0e31d19f_z.jpg processed-cac3800a-f2e4-4232-84ef-a48...

Brilliant end of month report

I've taped up most of the frames I've owned in the past but just purchased a Ti hardtail and I'm wondering if I should tape it or let it bare the marks of adventure ?? any thoughts